Course Description: This course is designed to provide an overview of the unique needs of students with low incidence disabilities in various educational settings. Teacher candidates will explore policies, current trends, educational practices, and societal perspectives related to this population. Pre-service teachers will acquire and demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, instruction, behavioral and instructional supports, and assessment. In addition, this course will provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to teach a standards-based curriculum using evidence-based effective instruction and collaboration. Students will develop and implement curricular and instructional strategies for communication, social, motor, personal care, functional academic, community, and recreational or leisure skills.
Prerequisite: ECED2100 or Concurrent
Co-requisite: SPED0306
3 Credits